This shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone, but the winningest brand of golf ball on the PGA Tour is also the “No. 1 ball in golf.”
Titleist golf balls took the cake again this year by winning 26 of the 46 PGA Tour events played last season, more than three times their closest competitor, who won eight.
Why is that not surprising? Because Titleist has long been the dominant player in the golf ball scene on the PGA Tour and this past season, 73 percent of all golf balls played on the PGA Tour were Titleist, according to the Darrell Survey, compared to nine percent of its closest competitor.
What’s interesting about Titleist’s winning ball count is that most of the wins come with previous model golf balls, which the company continues to produce for certain tour players. Golf ball technology has certainly improved over the years, but the pros don’t always want speed or speed all the time. They usually like to keep whatever they are most comfortable with above their duties
For example, Scottie Scheffler’s six wins this season came with the 2021 model of the Titleist Pro V1. Viktor Hovland also won with the same ball at Valspar. In all, the Pro V1 won 14 times, with the ’21 model accounting for half of that number. The current generation 2025 Pro V1 won four times and the oldest 2017 Pro V1 won three times, driven by Harris English, Brian Harman and Adam Schenk.
The Pro V1’s spinnier sibling, the Pro V1x, accounted for 12 wins, with half of those coming from the 2025 or 2023 models. Interestingly, two of these victories came with CPO prototypes in the 2023 Pro V1x+ of Aldrich Potgieter and the 2025 Pro V1x Double Dot of Cam Young.
Either way, it was another outstanding year for Titleist golf balls on the PGA Tour. Continue reading below to see the winning golf balls on the PGA Tour in 2025.
No. 1 Titleist Pro V1 (14 winners, 9 different players)
Titleist Pro V1 Golf Balls
The Greatest Combination of Speed, Spin and Feel Pro V1 golf balls are the best choice for premium performance for many players and the most played model in golf. Why play Pro V1? The Pro V1 is recommended for players looking for mid-trajectory flight, very low long game spin and great short game spin, with a soft feel. Comparison with the Pro V1x Due to its unique dimple pattern, the Pro V1 has a lower flight than the Pro V1x. The soft gradient core produces a softer feel and less spin than the Pro V1x.
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The Pro V1 is soft, spins low and flies down two Titleist Pro V1 golf balls. Scottie Scheffler’s six wins in the 2021 model make up the bulk of the victories here. Other winners this year include Harris English, Joe Highsmith, Viktor Hovland, Brian Harman, Garrick Higgo, Ryan Gerard, Michael Brennan and Adam Schenk. Youngsters Highsmith, Higgo, Gerard and Brennan won the latest ’25 V1.
No. 2 Titleist Pro V1x (12 wins, 12 players)
Titleist Pro V1x Golf Balls
Perfect Performance with High Flight and More Spin Pro V1x golf balls are the best performance choice for players looking for higher distance, higher flight and more stopping power. Why play Pro V1x? The Pro V1x is recommended for players looking for a flight with high trajectory, low long game spin with great short game spin, and a solid feel. Comparison with the Pro V1 Due to its unique dimple pattern, the Pro V1x has a higher flight than the Pro V1. The high-gradient dual core produces more iron and wedge spin than the Pro V1.
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The Pro V1x was the winningest golf ball last season when considering players who won by model. Ten of the 12 winners used football versions, but Cam Young and Aldrich Potgieter used the rare CPO versions of the Pro V1x. Potgieter won in his first week since switching to the more advanced 2023 Pro V1x+. Likewise, Young won his debut with the Pro V1x Double Dot, which we don’t know much about yet, but we believe it’s a slower version of the Pro V1x. Ludwig Aberg, Justin Rose and Sami Valimaki won the 2025 model.
No. 3 Srixon Z-Star XV (5 winners, 3 players)
Srixon Z-STAR XV golf balls
Z-STAR Series Whether you’re chasing big tournaments or chasing your next best, the new Z-STAR series is the choice for serious players everywhere. Featuring modified cores and covers across the board, this generation of Z-STAR golf balls delivers greater distance, improved spin, and tour-quality stopping power around the green. It’s a formula designed to give you one thing: pure performance when it matters most. The STAR XV provides superior ball speed to the Driver unmatched by the Iron range. Its 3-piece construction gives skilled players the perfect tour performance, green to green.
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Hideki Matsuyama, Sepp Straka and Ryan Fox all use the latest version of the Srixon Z-Star XV golf ball.
T4. Maxfli Tour X (3 wins, 1 player)
Maxfli Tour X golf balls
Great for golfers who want more spin and speed with a higher launch, from every club in their bag.
While Titleist beat everyone else in the win count, perhaps no golf ball brand had a more significant year for its brand than Maxfli. Ben Griffin used the new Maxfli Tour X 2025 golf ball to win three times on the PGA Tour this season, the brand’s first three wins since 2002.
T4. TaylorMade TP5 (3 winners, 1 player)
TaylorMade TP5 Golf Balls
The new 2024 TaylorMade TP5 golf balls are a soft 5-layer Tour ball, delivering a noticeably softer feel and improved spin around the green with lower driver spin than previous generations. TOUR SPIN IN A NEW FRIENDLY ROLLED WAY The TP5, the softest 5-ply Tour ball, offers a noticeably softer feel and spins around the green with less driver spin than previous generations. It is designed with the new Speed a new in the new Speed Wrapped Core that delivers a smooth sound while promoting a faster, more responsive overall design. For golfers who prioritize touch and feel in their short game, the TP5 provides accurate greenside performance. TP5 BRASS WITH ENHANCED VISIBILITY AND ENHANCEMENT While most high-visibility golf balls rely solely on a painted finish, we’ve doubled down for extra durability. A rich yellow urethane cover means your golf ball stays shiny longer with no paint chipping and better color retention.
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Rory McIlroy’s switch to the high-speed, low-launch 2024 TP5 golf ball from his previous TP5x golf ball was the first hot trigger of a season that ended with his career winning Masters. McIlroy gained more control from the softer golf ball which allowed him to add more 3/4 swing to his game, which helped his incredible swing early in the year.
T4. Srixon Z-Star Diamond (3 wins, 3 players)
Srixon Z-STAR DIAMOND Golf Balls
Z-STAR Series Whether you’re chasing big tournaments or chasing your next best, the new Z-STAR series is the choice for serious players everywhere. Featuring modified cores and covers across the board, this generation of Z-STAR golf balls delivers greater distance, improved spin, and tour-quality stopping power around the green. It’s a formula designed to give you one thing: pure performance when it matters most. With a combination of greenside control and long game distance, the new Z-STAR ♦ DIAMOND also delivers the unique benefit of increased spin on long and mid iron shots.
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JJ Spaun, Keegan Bradley and Andrew Novak used the latest 2025 Srixon Z-Star Diamond in their 2025 win.
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